Lexus SUV Performance: Speed of GX 470 SUVs
August 7th, 2008 | by admin |The majority of people who are going to purchase an SUV are not going to be looking specifically at the speed of the vehicle. However, people who drive SUVs aren’t going to want slow cars with bad performance either. That’s particularly true of Lexus SUV drivers who are used to a brand that offers good performance. The GX 470 is an example of an SUV that doesn’t necessarily go super fast but which has performance benefits that balance out its drawbacks.
Basics of Lexus SUV
Take a look through Lexus Reviews and you will see that there are several Lexus SUV options. One highly popular Lexus SUV is the GX 470. Lexus GX 470 Reviews reveal that this is an SUV which rates above average on the whole. As would be expected of the Lexus brand, it is one of the best SUVs in terms of added features.
SUVs and Speed
As a general rule, people are not particularly interested in speed with SUVs. First of all, fast speeds decrease SUV safety. Secondly, people are interested in other SUV features like the size and roominess and comfort of the vehicle. However, some people do want fast SUVs. Lexus SUV owners may fall into that category.
Pros and Cons of Lexus SUV Speed
The speed of a Lexus SUV like the GX470 isn’t great. However, it isn’t terrible. Basically, an SUV is a heavy vehicle so it’s going to be slower than cars and even some trucks. However, the Lexus SUV (like many SUVs) gets great performance when driving off-road. It’s not going to compare to Hummer Reviews, of course, but it’s considered a good off-road SUV. This improves overall performance ratings despite slow SUV speeds.

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